Antiplaque
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Acting to prevent or remove plaque.
"The extract of one plant common in Illinois, Sanguinaria canadensis, or bloodroot, is an ingredient in brand name antiplaque toothpastes; and the National Cancer Institute has contracted with the University of Illinois to help test the antitumor properties of tropical plants."
Example
More examples"The extract of one plant common in Illinois, Sanguinaria canadensis, or bloodroot, is an ingredient in brand name antiplaque toothpastes; and the National Cancer Institute has contracted with the University of Illinois to help test the antitumor properties of tropical plants."
Etymology
From anti- + plaque.
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